Patricia Laya
ADP says companies in U.S. hired the most in almost three...
WASHINGTON - Companies added the most workers in almost three years to U.S. payrolls in February on a surge in construction and manufacturing employment,...
U.S. initial jobless claims drop to lowest in almost 44 years
WASHINGTON - The fewest Americans in almost 44 years filed applications to collect unemployment benefits last week, indicating the job market continues to power...
Claims for jobless benefits in U.S. point to firm job market
WASHINGTON - The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits increased last week, while staying within a range that shows subdued firings.
Jobless claims rose...
Trump deportation threats to constrict already-tight job market
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s sweeping crackdown on undocumented immigrants will strain an already tight U.S. job market, with one study suggesting that removing...
Existing U.S. home sales rise more than forecast as supply drops
WASHINGTON - Sales of previously owned U.S. homes climbed for the fifth time in six months to the highest level since 2007, indicating housing-market...
Consumer prices in U.S. increase by most since February 2013
WASHINGTON - The U.S. cost of living increased in January by the most since February 2013, led by higher costs for gasoline, and other...
Payrolls in U.S. increase 227,000 while wage growth weakens
WASHINGTON - U.S. employers added the most workers in four months while wage growth slowed more than projected, suggesting some slack remains in the...
Consumer sentiment in U.S. increased in January to 13-year high
WASHINGTON - Consumer confidence rose in January to a 13-year high, reflecting ongoing optimism about post-election fiscal policies and their impact on economic growth.
The...
Sales of new U.S. homes at 10-month low as mortgage rates...
WASHINGTON - Purchases of new U.S. homes fell in December to a 10-month low, suggesting the post-election jump in mortgage rates pushed out potential...
Jobless claims in U.S. rise to four-week high amid holiday
WASHINGTON - Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose more than forecast last week amid holiday-related volatility, while remaining low by historical standards.
Jobless claims rose...